Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-2505 Closed: 59 in

Closed: 59 in

Bali's vast creativity results in an abstract figure deep in thought

It makes a wonderful totem gift for a loved one

caressed by shining bubble motifs of rhodium plated sterling silver

this exquisite necklace is carefully crafted by Indian designer Neeru Goel

Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-2505 Closed: 59 inWorking with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with a yellow coat and bright blue eyes. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his feverish dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures a donkey with